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Crafting Bestselling Books and Marketing Strategies with Dale L. Roberts // EP 137

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In this episode of the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast, host Alex Quin welcomes award-winning author and YouTube creator Dale L. Roberts. Dale shares invaluable insights into the world of self-publishing, from building a successful YouTube channel to leveraging Amazon advertising and the importance of professional book cover design. The discussion also touches on effective strategies for gathering Amazon book reviews, using Story Origin for book marketing, and avoiding pitfalls that could lead to KDP account termination. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned self-publisher, this episode offers practical advice and proven tactics to elevate your self-publishing game.

Episode Outline

[00:00:00] Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast: Unlock entrepreneurship secrets.

[00:07:26] Video creator obsessed with responding to comments.

[00:13:45] Passion meets data in successful publishing.

[00:23:09] Market research is crucial for success.

[00:30:01] Hire a pro for cover design.

[00:37:17] Free Amazon ads training courses available.

[00:43:39] Amazon ads: start low, experiment, target well.

[00:51:41] Email newsletter signups, editor pricing, KDP termination.

[00:58:55] Chat GPT helped simplify legal jargon.

[01:04:59] Summary: KDP offers best direct sales percentage.

Wisdom Nuggets

Embrace Professionalism in Book Design: A book’s cover is its first impression. Investing in professional design can significantly impact your book's success, driving higher sales and credibility.

Leverage Amazon Ads Smartly: Amazon's platform is integrated with a buyer's mindset, making it a powerful tool for authors. Start with a low budget, learn the process, and scale gradually to optimize results.

Build a Strong ARC Team: An Advanced Reader Copy team is crucial for gathering initial reviews and generating buzz for your book. Engage with your community early to build a reliable team of reviewers.

Continuous Learning: Whether it’s mastering Amazon ads, understanding market trends, or perfecting your writing, continuous learning is key to staying relevant and successful in the self-publishing industry.

Balance Passion and Strategy: While writing is a passion for many, understanding the market and strategizing your approach is essential to turn that passion into a sustainable career.

Power Quotes:

"Everybody will judge a book by its cover. It will make or break the success of your book.” - Dale L. Roberts

“Amazon ads are almost organically woven into the fabric of any search traffic or product pages.” - Dale L. Roberts

“It takes a community to build something special, strong, and long-lasting.” - Dale L. Roberts

Resources

Here’s a list of companies, software, books, and websites mentioned in the podcast episode:

1. Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)

2. Fiverr

3. Book Vault

4. Lulu

5. Draft2Digital

6. Ingram Content Group

7. ConvertKit

8. Mailchimp

9. Victory Editing (NetGalley Co-op)

10. Laterpress

11.Publisher Rocket

12. Vellum

13. Atticus

14. Story Origin

15. Bookfunnel

16. Self Publishing with Dale

17. Twenty Books to 50k (Facebook Group)

18. Hidden Gems Books

19. Book Sprout

20. Book Sirens

Meet Our Guest:

Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts]

X: [https://x.com/selfpubwithdale]

Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/selfpubwithdale/]

Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:

Instagram: [Alex Quin Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)

Twitter: [Alex Quin Twitter](https://twitter.com/mralexquin)

LinkedIn: [Alex Quin LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)

Website: [Alex Quin Website](https://alexquin.com)

TikTok: [Alex Quin TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)

Our Community

Instagram: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)

Twitter: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Twitter](https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)

LinkedIn:[Hustle Inspires Hustle LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)

Website: [Hustle Inspires Hustle](https://hustleinspireshustle.com)

*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Вміст надано Hustle Inspires Hustle™ and Alex Quin. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Hustle Inspires Hustle™ and Alex Quin або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast, host Alex Quin welcomes award-winning author and YouTube creator Dale L. Roberts. Dale shares invaluable insights into the world of self-publishing, from building a successful YouTube channel to leveraging Amazon advertising and the importance of professional book cover design. The discussion also touches on effective strategies for gathering Amazon book reviews, using Story Origin for book marketing, and avoiding pitfalls that could lead to KDP account termination. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned self-publisher, this episode offers practical advice and proven tactics to elevate your self-publishing game.

Episode Outline

[00:00:00] Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast: Unlock entrepreneurship secrets.

[00:07:26] Video creator obsessed with responding to comments.

[00:13:45] Passion meets data in successful publishing.

[00:23:09] Market research is crucial for success.

[00:30:01] Hire a pro for cover design.

[00:37:17] Free Amazon ads training courses available.

[00:43:39] Amazon ads: start low, experiment, target well.

[00:51:41] Email newsletter signups, editor pricing, KDP termination.

[00:58:55] Chat GPT helped simplify legal jargon.

[01:04:59] Summary: KDP offers best direct sales percentage.

Wisdom Nuggets

Embrace Professionalism in Book Design: A book’s cover is its first impression. Investing in professional design can significantly impact your book's success, driving higher sales and credibility.

Leverage Amazon Ads Smartly: Amazon's platform is integrated with a buyer's mindset, making it a powerful tool for authors. Start with a low budget, learn the process, and scale gradually to optimize results.

Build a Strong ARC Team: An Advanced Reader Copy team is crucial for gathering initial reviews and generating buzz for your book. Engage with your community early to build a reliable team of reviewers.

Continuous Learning: Whether it’s mastering Amazon ads, understanding market trends, or perfecting your writing, continuous learning is key to staying relevant and successful in the self-publishing industry.

Balance Passion and Strategy: While writing is a passion for many, understanding the market and strategizing your approach is essential to turn that passion into a sustainable career.

Power Quotes:

"Everybody will judge a book by its cover. It will make or break the success of your book.” - Dale L. Roberts

“Amazon ads are almost organically woven into the fabric of any search traffic or product pages.” - Dale L. Roberts

“It takes a community to build something special, strong, and long-lasting.” - Dale L. Roberts

Resources

Here’s a list of companies, software, books, and websites mentioned in the podcast episode:

1. Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)

2. Fiverr

3. Book Vault

4. Lulu

5. Draft2Digital

6. Ingram Content Group

7. ConvertKit

8. Mailchimp

9. Victory Editing (NetGalley Co-op)

10. Laterpress

11.Publisher Rocket

12. Vellum

13. Atticus

14. Story Origin

15. Bookfunnel

16. Self Publishing with Dale

17. Twenty Books to 50k (Facebook Group)

18. Hidden Gems Books

19. Book Sprout

20. Book Sirens

Meet Our Guest:

Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts]

X: [https://x.com/selfpubwithdale]

Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/selfpubwithdale/]

Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:

Instagram: [Alex Quin Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)

Twitter: [Alex Quin Twitter](https://twitter.com/mralexquin)

LinkedIn: [Alex Quin LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)

Website: [Alex Quin Website](https://alexquin.com)

TikTok: [Alex Quin TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)

Our Community

Instagram: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)

Twitter: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Twitter](https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)

LinkedIn:[Hustle Inspires Hustle LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)

Website: [Hustle Inspires Hustle](https://hustleinspireshustle.com)

*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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